[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 16 June 2023

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• S1: It is a constitutional body constituted every 5 years by the President of India under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution to define the Centre-state’s financial relations.
• S3: The Chairman of the Finance Commission must be a person having experience in public affairs. The other 4 members must be:
  • A high Court Judge or one qualified to be appointed as such;
  • A person with special knowledge of the finances and accounts of the government;
  • A person with wide experience in financial matters and administration;
  • A person with special knowledge of economics.
• S2: The Finance Commission consists of a chairman and four other members to be appointed by the president. They hold office for such a period as specified by the president in his order. They are eligible for reappointment. Hence statement 2 is incorrect

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/16/16th-finance-commission/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Context: The article emphasizes the need to strengthen the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme in India to address issues of malnutrition and health among children.
• The ICDS is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It was launched in 1975, to break the inter-generational cycle of malnutrition.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/16/strengthening-the-integrated-child-development-services-scheme/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Context: The global recognition of the operational efficiencies of Indian ports is an important step in India’s endeavour to become a global maritime power as envisaged in the Maritime India Vision (MIV), 2030.
• In the WB’s Logistic Performance Index (LPI) Report 2023, India has moved up to 22nd rank in the global rankings on the “International Shipments” category from the 44th position in 2014.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/16/the-maritime-india-vision-2030/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/16/tamil-nadu-withdraws-general-consent-accorded-to-cbi/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Context: The agriculture ministry has come out with draft guidelines specifying efficacy data and trial reports required for registration of various categories of bio-stimulants under Schedule VI of the FCO Amendment order 2021.
• The correct answer is C. Bio-stimulants are organic materials that improve plant health and nutrient uptake.
• Bio-stimulants are a diverse group of substances that can be used to improve plant growth and health. They are not classified as fertilizers, but they can help to improve the efficiency of fertilizer use. Bio-stimulants can also be used to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/16/agri-min-issues-draft-guidelines-for-registration-of-bio-stimulants/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• The Skill Impact Bond (SIB) is India’s first development impact bond for skilling and employment.
• Launched by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in collaboration with global partners
• Aim: To benefit 50,000 young Indians (over 4 years), with a focus on empowering women (60% of beneficiaries)
• It is a public-private partnership (PPP) model that emphasizes providing employment opportunities to trainees rather than just issuing training certificates.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/16/skill-impact-bond-initiative/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• United Nations Peacekeeping is a joint effort between the Department of Peace Operations and the Department of Operational Support. Every peacekeeping mission is authorized by the Security Council.
• The financial resources of UN Peacekeeping operations are the collective responsibility of UN Member States. According to the UN Charter every Member State is legally obligated to pay their respective share for peacekeeping.
• UN peacekeepers (often referred to as Blue Berets or Blue Helmets because of their light blue berets or helmets) can include soldiers, police officers, and civilian personnel. Peacekeeping forces are contributed by member states on a voluntary basis.Civilian staff of peace operations are international civil servants, recruited and deployed by the UN Secretariat.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/16/memorial-wall-for-fallen-united-nations-peacekeepers/

Ans: (b)

Explanation: India’s Status in Wind Energy:

• India ranks fourth in wind power capacity in the world.
• India currently has 4 GW of prospective projects in wind energy.
• India has a potential of about 60 GW of wind.
• Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of wind energy

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/16/wind-energy-in-india/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Context: A new study reported that phosphorus, a key chemical element for many biological processes, has been found in icy grains emitted by Enceladus, the small moon of Saturn.
• NASA’s Cassini space probe, which has been studying Saturn and its moons for 13 years, has made a significant discovery.
• Enceladus is the sixth-largest moon of Saturn.
• Enceladus orbits within the densest part of Saturn’s E ring, the outermost of its major rings, and is the main source of the ring’s material composition. Like most of Saturn’s larger satellites, Enceladus rotates synchronously with its orbital period, keeping one face pointed toward Saturn.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/16/saturns-moon-enceladus/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Pallavas
  • The early Pallava rulers from 250 D. to 350 A.D. issued their charters in Prakrit.
  • The second line of Pallava rulers who ruled between 350 A.D. and 550 A.D. issued their charters in Sanskrit.
• Mahendravarman I (600 – 630 A.D.)
  • He was a great builder of cave The Mandagappattu inscription hails him as Vichitrachitta.
• Narasimhavarman I (630-668 A.D.)
• Narasimhavarman I was also known as Mamalla, which means ‘great wrestler’.
• Narasimhavarman II or Rajasimha (695 -722 A.D.)
• The Shore temple at Mamallapuram and the Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram were built in his reign.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/16/mahabalipuram-tamil-nadu/